Geopolitics
Uganda posts resilient growth in 2025 while fiscal pressures mount
Key Takeaways: Uganda economy 2025 recorded steady real GDP growth of about 6.3% with per capita income rising to US$1,263.Inflation...
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Banks, insurers and telcos lead BRICS+ M&A surge in 2025
Key Takeaways: BRICS+ M&A 2025 saw large-scale consolidation across banking, insurance and fintech in East Africa and beyond.Access Bank will...
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Ukraine peace deal edges closer after Trump and Zelensky meeting
Key Takeaways: Ukraine peace deal talks reported as nearing agreement on security guarantees, with leaders saying progress has been made.Key...
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Tusk says Ukraine peace could be achieved within weeks
Key Takeaways: Ukraine peace talks may yield results in weeks, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says.Tusk cites US security guarantees...
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Fifth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge Opens to Boost Trade and Tourism
Key Takeaways: The Fifth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge opens, creating a permanent crossing between Bueng Kan (Thailand) and Bolikhamxay (Laos).The Fifth...
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India Overtakes Japan and Sets Sights on Germany
Key Takeaways: India overtakes Japan in nominal GDP and is projected to surpass Germany by 2030.IMF and government data point...
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Workers’ Party Remains Brazilians’ Preferred Choice
Key Takeaways: The Workers' Party (PT) continues to lead Brazilian public opinion as the preferred political organisation.The conservative Liberal Party...
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Meta acquires Manus in $2.1bn deal to expand its AI offerings
Key Takeaways: Meta acquires Manus in a deal reported to exceed $2 billion, signalling increased investment in advanced AI.Manus developed...
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India Level II Plus Hospital honoured in Goma for bravery and service
Key Takeaways: The India Level II Plus Hospital received the SRSG Unit Appreciation for professionalism and resilience in Goma.Unit sustained...
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China Builds Connections Through Trade and Innovation, British Business Leader Says
Key Takeaways: Stephen Perry of Britain’s 48 Group says China focuses on building access and networks rather than closing markets,...
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